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Nice looking truck Unclemikey! Having this happen has completely changed my driving style. I was headed for a pass with no guard rails. I could have seriously injured or killed my friend that was with me. I have new shoes on the way. I am considering TIG welding the top weld on the new...

I did find some relining kits. I think extra time is pretty rare these days. Plus I would feel better knowing that the shoes were most likely done on a machine properly. I would feel pretty crunchy if I hit someone because of a lining that may come loose or fold like I already did. I'll post...

It drove well today. Or should I say it stopped fine. I still drove like a little old lady. I want to start looking for new brake shoes. I have some that are close to the ones that failed. And it looks like I need some seals. Of course I intend to search way past my bed time however comma I...

I am glad they were here. I actually had all of it in the back to take up to the property. Thanks for giving me all that. I found a near new pair of shoes to get me mobile right away. I made a pressure bleeder like the one in the stickey up above. Talk about brakes. A nice solid pedal and...

I know it is messy in there. It was not last time I was working on it. I think that worn shoes help cause this. As for who made the shoes, I don't know. I am cleaning up and replacing everything. I am never going to run brake shoes that low again. Not if this can happen. I never even had...

I had a pretty high pedal before. I know that axle had the most worn shoes. I let some stuff slide a couple years ago when I ran a little slim on money. I think you are right though. Mike set me up with piles of brake parts. Drums, cylinders, shoes, hardware. Thanks Mike. I have what I need...

I just had a panic stop go awry. I was pulling into a fuel station to get some diesel to haul a load to my new place. A guy darts in front of me early on in my approach and me really not seeing him hit the brakes hard to stop in time. Since there was a now a pick up in my path where there was...